Politics

Tell It to the Judge, Big Oil

Tell It to the Judge, Big Oil Tell It to the Judge, Big Oil

Polluters admit climate-change basics in an unprecedented court hearing but still duck responsibility.

Mar 22, 2018 / Jason Mark

Don’t Delete Facebook, Regulate It

Don’t Delete Facebook, Regulate It Don’t Delete Facebook, Regulate It

It should be treated like any other vital utility.

Mar 22, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Immigrant Children in Arizona

For Immigrant Women, Crossing the Border Doesn’t End Their Struggle For Immigrant Women, Crossing the Border Doesn’t End Their Struggle

Women fleeing trauma in their home countries are being harassed and detained in this one.

Mar 22, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Trump Opioid Speech

Why Trump’s Call to Execute Drug Dealers Matters Why Trump’s Call to Execute Drug Dealers Matters

Prosecutors across the country are already applying Trump’s “tough" approach through the use of drug-induced-homicide laws.

Mar 22, 2018 / Zoë Carpenter

Donald Trump and Jerry Falwell

Why Evangelicals—Still!—Support Trump Why Evangelicals—Still!—Support Trump

If you leave out the part about him being a corrupt, immoral con man and bully, there’s lots for them to like.

Mar 22, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

voting booth

Hey, Democrats Are Actually Running to Win! Hey, Democrats Are Actually Running to Win!

Joan Walsh on the Democrats’ new strategy, Amy Wilentz on Ivanka, and Anna Deavere Smith on the school-to-prison pipeline.

Mar 22, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The 7,383-Seat Strategy

The 7,383-Seat Strategy The 7,383-Seat Strategy

Taking inspiration from Virginia, Democrats are finally running to win in the states. But will the party make room for a different kind of candidate?

Mar 22, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Medical Marijuana

Chicago Says It Loud and Clear: Legalize It! Chicago Says It Loud and Clear: Legalize It!

Cook County voters overwhelmingly backed a marijuana referendum, and the new Democratic nominee for governor is all-in for reform.

Mar 21, 2018 / John Nichols

How Charles Koch Is Helping Neo-Confederates Teach College Students

How Charles Koch Is Helping Neo-Confederates Teach College Students How Charles Koch Is Helping Neo-Confederates Teach College Students

The Koch Foundation is often praised for its higher-ed funding, but the money is going to some radical professors.

Mar 21, 2018 / Alex Kotch

Why Democrats Should Embrace a Federal Jobs Guarantee

Why Democrats Should Embrace a Federal Jobs Guarantee Why Democrats Should Embrace a Federal Jobs Guarantee

One notable 2020 contender is already doing it. 

Mar 20, 2018 / Sean McElwee, Colin McAuliffe, and Jon Green

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